Bass Fishing Gear Review! Best New Rods, Reels, And Baits From ICAST 2026!

Here are the "Best Of The Best" from ICAST 2026! These rods, reels, and baits, were the standouts of the show! From high end gear, to new baits, to terminal tackle, there was a ton of exciting new offerings to see at the show. Let's take a look!

It's easy to be overwhelmed by all the new gear at ICAST. It's hard to tell what will help your fishing, and what will just empty your wallet. Instead of risking your hard earned money on mystery gear, let us cut through the hype and show you the real stand outs! From urchins to swimbaits, storage solutions to reels, this year was packed with amazing tackle.

Below, You'll find links to all the baits and equipment in today's video, listed in the order they appeared. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

THE REELS...

•Shimano Curado 150 DC: https://bit.ly/4ySbtGs
•Shimano Calcutta Conquest 200 DC: https://bit.ly/4wBinhZ
•Shimano Vanquish 3000 Double Paddle: https://bit.ly/4fy15ME
•13 Fishing Shyft Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/4xkjT89
•Seviin Reels Lunex 300: https://bit.ly/4w3iZMd
•Daiwa Tatula 60th Anniversary Reel: https://bit.ly/45yxZGS
•Daiwa Tatula SV TW 60th Anniversary Reel: https://bit.ly/4w6mrWr

THE RODS...

•Shimano Poison Glorious Solid Tip Rods: https://bit.ly/44HLOCN

•Shimano Poison Glorious Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/4g5S6ST

•Shimano Poison Glorious Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3TvKLmY

•G Loomis IMX Pro Crankbait Rods: https://bit.ly/4pQHTwR

•G Loomis IMX Pro Swimbait Rods: https://bit.ly/4fINwIX

•G Loomis IMX Pro Lipless Rod: https://bit.ly/3TwPQeP

•13 Fishing Enzo Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/4w5MGfn

•13 Fishing Enzo Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/4wc5lqg

FIRST HALF BAITS AND GEAR...

•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: See Through Shad, Glitz Shad, Juvy Gill

•Megabass Deep Six: https://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: See Through Shad, Glitz Shad, Juvy Gill

•Baitsanity BFS Shad: https://bit.ly/4x2bnuk

Color: Griff's Shad

•Baitsanity BFS Gill: https://bit.ly/452CYj3

Color: Female Gill

•Dirty Jigs Weekender Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/4yMGvzL

Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

•Great Lakes Finesse Skirted Ned Jig: https://bit.ly/4yQPIa9

Colors: Green Pumpkin Orange, Green Pumpkin Brown

•Seaguar Brawlr Monofilament Line: https://bit.ly/4g5NwnJ

Favorite Sizes: 17, 20, 30 lb

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Twilight

•Tiemco Harinezumi Elastomer Creature: https://bit.ly/4yX6YL5

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Loco Beetle

•Big Bite Baits Flat Tube: https://bit.ly/4hFR419

Favorite Colors: 1099, Green Pumpkin

•Duo Realis Versa Fish: https://bit.ly/4cdvTQq

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Gold Flash Shad, Baby Bass

•Duo Realis Wriggle Curly Worm: https://bit.ly/4wG2ln6

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin

•Big Bite Baits 5.5" Nekorama Worm: https://bit.ly/48LN6Qr

Favorite Colors: Matte Green Pumpkin, Matte Junebug

•Megabass DogMax Topwater: https://bit.ly/4wowh6Z

Favorite Colors: Spotlight Shad, Bone Python, STP

•War Eagle Jigging Spoons: https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Favorite Colors: Candy Shad, Smallmouth Candy

•Savage Gear Line Thru Pulse Tail Pro: https://bit.ly/4wBzKzh

Favorite Colors: Brown Trout, American Shad, Dark Trout

•Megabass Magdraft Heads: https://bit.ly/45kyIvz

•Gamakatsu Outsider Treble: https://bit.ly/4fFYIWQ

•Dirty Jigs Clausen Level Head: https://bit.ly/4w5PxF7

SECOND HALF BAITS AND GEAR...

•BKK Hyperlatch Quad Urchin:

•Crush City Freeloaders: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

•Bucca Brand Trick Crawler: https://bit.ly/4pWsueQ

•Zman Kingpin Sinking Stick Worm: https://bit.ly/4vYx4KA

•Yamamoto Uni HD: https://bit.ly/4wTn2vo

•Yamamoto Uni Mas: https://bit.ly/4fC83Pc

•Yamamoto Uni Max: https://bit.ly/4gW4V3a

•Zman Chatterbait Elite Evo HD: https://bit.ly/4bTBD1G

•Zman Chatterbait PZ2: https://bit.ly/4yYEvED

•Crush City Avatar Shad: https://bit.ly/4g4ZVIt

•Zman Forge Premium Alloy Weights: https://bit.ly/4w6nMMX

•Sufix Calibr8 Braided Line: https://bit.ly/4fKnHZc

•Missile Baits Dice Jig: https://bit.ly/4fKzmHn

•Missile Baits Hang Time Clip Weights

•Owner STX 20 Treble Hooks

•Owner Jungle Fixer Hooks

•Owner Jungle Fixer Weedless Hooks

•Bucca Brand 7" El Toro Jerkbait

•Bill Lewis Brush Crank: https://bit.ly/4fwmi9E

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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Buyer's Guide: Jerkbaits and Blade Baits For Winter Bass

In today's Holiday Buyer's Guide we take a look at Jerkbaits and Blade Baits. Both are great Winter time producers but have great year round applications as well. A jerkbait is one of the best ways to catch a big bass in cold water but with dozens of models to choose from, it can be difficult to build confidence. When it comes to blade baits, not all lures are created equal. Matt and Tim have done the leg work for you so you can get out and fish with confidence all Winter long.

If you're in search of a quality jerkbait there are no shortage of great options on the market. The key is to understand when to throw each style. Winter jerkbaits require precision balance and increased diving depths, while Spring and Summer jerkbaits focus around flash and aggressive action. In addition to the baits themselves, a quality jerkbait rod is CRITICAL to consistent success.

Blade baits come in a plethora of shapes and sizes. The key with blade baits is finding the baits that have immediate action as soon as you move them. Baits that vibrate with minimal motion will out fish the rest of the offerings throughout the cold months. When you can combine that action with a great color selection, you've got the perfect combination.

Below is a breakdown of the various baits that we recommend from each category. We included live links to the baits on tackle warehouse for ease of shopping and even recommended a few of our favorite colors to make it as easy as possible. If you're searching for the related videos we mentioned in the video they're at the bottom of the list.

Deeper Jerkbaits...

-Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

(GP Pro Blue 2, Tennessee Shad, M Shad)

-Lucky Craft Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz

(Crystal Pro Blue, Nishiki, MS MJ Herring)

Shallower Jerkbaits...

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

(Blue Pearl Shad, Ghost Wakasagi, Holo Minnow)

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

(GP Pro Blue 2, Tennessee Shad, M Shad)

-Megabass Vision 110 Silent: http://bit.ly/2mqOuiA

(Gp Pro Blue, Ito Clear Laker, MB Gizzard)

-Rapala Rip Stop Size 12: http://bit.ly/2Vs7HBf

(Carbon, Silver, Speed Monkey)

-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 100 and 115: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

(American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow, Crystal Pro Blue)

Jerkbait Hook Upgrade: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

(Size 5 and 6 will fit all of the baits)

Blade Baits...

-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

(Black Holo, Holo Ayu, Holo Cyber Purple)

-Blade Runner 1/4 -1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2XMNoQj

(Chartreuse White, Natural Shad)

-Jackall Keeburn: http://bit.ly/2or8sy0

(Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver)

Favorite Jerkbait Combo...

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget-Friendly Jerkbait Combo...

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

In-Depth Videos…

Jerkbaits In-Depth Video: https://youtu.be/jug12fc0eaI

Blade Bait In-Depth Video: https://youtu.be/kPBIGD7tZEo

Summer Bass Fishing Buyer's Guide

There are a ton of new baits from Ned Worms to Swimbaits on the market this Summer and today we're going to review some of the best. Its easy to get overwhelmed by all the new tackle but Tim makes it easy by sharing some of his confidence baits as well as a few recent finds. If you're looking for something to try as we head in to Early Summer, give these baits a look.

Today's video samples baits from both ends of the spectrum. Tim has a lot of confidence in a new Ned Worm from Missile Baits, as well as a couple finesse hooks. But he's also developed a ton of confidence in a few swimbaits for Summer bass fishing. If you're heading shallow the Noisy Dachs by Evergreen was out of stock for nearly a year and is finally back on the market! If you're probing deep, the new colors of Baitsanity are a killer option (That Kokanee is hard to beat!)

No matter your style, there is something here worth looking at. Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment mentioned in the video.

Soft Baits and Hooks...

-Swagger Tungsten "Flanders" NED Heads - http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

-Missile Baits Ned Bomb (Goby Bite, Fishalicious , Super Bug) - http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

-Keitech Swing Impact FAT- http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Owner Mosquito "Light" Hooks - http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Squarebill...

-Evergreen CH-1 Squarebill (Fire Craw, Ayu) - http://bit.ly/2MrsOCG

Squarebill Combo...

-G. Loomis IMX Pro Crankbait Casting Rods (845CBR) - http://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

-Shimano Chronarch MGL Casting Reel (7.1:1) - http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Frogs...

-Stanford Baits Boom Boom Hollow Body Frog (Fred's Frog, Dirty Bird) - http://bit.ly/2K90m6U

-Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Spit Shad 60 (Spooky Shad, Blue Back Herring) - http://bit.ly/2MHu9pA

Frog Setup...

-Shimano Expride A Casting Rod 7'3" Extra Hvy - http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

-Shimano Curado 150 DC Casting Reel (7.4:1) - http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

-Sunline FX2 Braided Line Dark Green 60b (Froggin/Flippin) - http://bit.ly/31u57xA

Wakebaits and Swimbaits...

-Evergreen ND 180 Wooden Wakebaits (Oikawa, Black Bone) - http://bit.ly/2JbrbaM

-Gan Craft OSA 115 Wakebait (Nakahira Buna) - http://bit.ly/2IzGIOm

-Baitsanity Explorer Glide Bait (Kokanee) - http://bit.ly/2DcI1yM